From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
With Easter just passing I thought it was time I shared my scalloped potatoes recipe. I sometimes make these in a 10” – 12” cast iron skillet because I just really love using my cast iron. You can use an 8×8 or 9×9 if you like, OR you can even put them in a 9×13. … Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in my late forties, and I have noticed my face starting to age and my skin sagging. The lines don’t bother me as much as the sagging jowls and neck. I have been getting botox and filler injections for the last 5 years, but they are not doing the trick anymore. … Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
If you dissect a duck, where do you find its quack? What a query, why even ask that? Nevertheless, the bit about the duck and its quack arose somewhere amidst the fascinating weeds of the AU course The Business of Emotions. Years later, that line surfaces now and then when I ponder matters epistemic: how… Read more »
As the chair of the meeting, President Karen Fletcher called the meeting to order on March 16th, 2023, reminding everyone that Executive Director (ED) Jodi Campbell is the accessibility officer and to contact him if they require assistance. President Fletcher explained that accessibility assistance does not always have to be related to a disability; if… Read more »
Artist: Friendly Rich Album: Man Out of Time Canadian songwriter, Friendly Rich, has released his newest LP Man Out of Time. The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, Friendly Rich has composed background music for three seasons of MTV’s The Tom Green Show as well as a… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi. My mom passed away four years ago and my dad remarried. Dad always said that he had an agreement with his new wife that his assets would be left to his three children. Dad died suddenly, last month and we have yet to hear anything about the will or any agreement that… Read more »
The sound of galloping horse hooves implies action and adventure. The notion of riding off into the sunset of one’s destiny provides a frame through which we can view any task. As we climb atop the noble steed of our academic studies, we might reflect on the twin value of fun and function that guide… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »